Author Archives: saredeswitzer

In today’s episode we discuss how the more we meditate and learn about the falsehood and evil of our negative impulses, the more we can dispel their hold on us and the eyes of the G-dly soul can better perceive the truth.

Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 29.

In today’s episode we discuss how doing a spiritual accounting of one’s past deeds and dreams as a way of humbling themselves with the goal of opening their heart to serve G-d.

Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 29.

In today’s episode we discuss how the fact that a Beinoni always has the capacity to desire things that are not for the sake of G-d, makes his essential “self” i.e animal soul worse than an animal.

Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 29.

In today’s episode we explore the advice the Alter Rebbe gives for those who experience a “blocked heart” when it comes to their service of G-d.

Likkutei Amarim, Beginning of Chapter 29.

In today’s episode we discuss why we tend to let inappropriate thoughts during prayer and Torah study distract us, and what to do about it.

Likkutei Amarim, End of Chapter 28.

In today’s episode we discuss how to deal with inappropriate thoughts which arise during prayer or Torah study.

Likkutei Amarim, Beginning of Chapter 28.

In today’s episode we discuss the great spiritual effects delaying our gratification even for permissible things has.

Likkutei Amarim, End of Chapter 27.

In today’s episode we discuss the special pleasure that the service of the Beinonim bring to G-d in their struggle with their impulses, and how it compares to the pleasure G-d gets from the service of Tzaddikim.

Likkutei Amarim, Middle of Chapter 27.

In today’s episode we discuss why a person should not dwell on inappropriate thoughts when they arise in their mind but rather push them aside.

Likkutei Amarim, Beginning of Chapter 27.

In today’s episode we discuss how to overcoming sadness regarding spiritual matters (i.e. feeling sad about the sins we have committed).

Likkutei Amarim, End of Chapter 26.